Braves Lose 5-2 To Pirates, Split Series

ATLANTA (AP) -- Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including adouble in the fifth inning that gave Pittsburgh the lead and atwo-run homer in the ninth, and the Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves5-2 on Thursday night for a split of the four-game series.

McCutchen had been 1 for 11 in the series, which included winsby the Braves in 19 and 10 innings, before meeting with managerClint Hurdle before Thursday's game. Hurdle said he asked McCutchento compare video of his swing from recent games and when he washaving more success.

The quick study must have helped. McCutchen had a first-inningsingle before snapping a 1-all tie with his fifth-inning double offDerek Lowe (6-9).

McCutchen added his 15th homer, a two-run shot off GeorgeSherrill, in the ninth.

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